Benjamin School’s Patrick Machaj Memorial Chess Tournament

Benjamin School’s Patrick Machaj Memorial Chess Tournament

Saturday, December 5, 2026
Benjamin Middle School
28W300 St. Charles Road
West Chicago, IL 60185

Divisions
Junior High: Grades 6 – 8 4 round Swiss, game 45 (5 second delay)
Elementary: Grades 4 – 5 5 round Swiss, game 35 (5 second delay)
Primary: Grades 3 and under 5 round Swiss, game 30 (5 second delay)
Registration (Please use King Registration if at all possible)
Advance registration only. Entries must include full name, school, grade
Entries to: Michael Fitzgerald USCF Number and current Expiration Date
28W 300 St Charles Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185 If USCF expired, please renew on-line before tournament and
630-876-7820 bring print-out of renewal.
e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Entry Fee
$25 if payment and all required information is received by Wednesday, November 25th. $35 from
November 26th until December 3rd. One check per school please if King Registration is not used.
NO on-site registration. On-line registration on https://www.kingregistration.com
Please make checks payable to Benjamin SD 25. USCF membership should be done on-line @
USChess.org.

Awards
A total of 46 awards will be given.
Top 5 teams in each section. (15)
Top 10 individuals in each section. (30)
Top Kindergarten player. (1)

Schedule
Arrive by 8:30 am. First round starts promptly at 9:00. Subsequent rounds ASAP.
Food Service is available from 8:00 to end of tournament.
Tournament Directors
Jeff Wiewel and the St. Charles Chess Club directors.
Parents and Coaches viewing of games
During the first round only, parents and coaches will be allowed to stay in the tournament room to
view games in progress.